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… Types of Insulin On this page: Overview Overview Insulin is used to treat people who have diabetes. How … starts to work and how long it lasts will be different depending on the type of insulin you use. Other factors that …
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… Insulin Resistance On this page: Overview Overview Insulin resistance refers to the inability of the body tissues to respond properly to insulin. Insulin lets sugar (glucose) enter the body's …
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… Choosing an Insulin Pump On this page: Overview Overview Most insulin pumps have the same basic features: The ability to … features. Some will matter to you more than others. It depends on your lifestyle. Questions you may want to ask …
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… Storing Insulin and Prefilling Syringes On this page: Overview Overview Insulin can become damaged and ineffective if it is not stored properly. Unopened insulin that is packaged in small glass bottles …
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… Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump Actionset Overview Some people with diabetes use an insulin pump instead of daily shots to manage their disease. … But using an insulin pump takes some getting used to. Depending on the type of pump you have, you may need to tell …
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… Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Actionset Overview Insulin is used for people who have type 1 diabetes. It's … into the urine. This can make you dehydrated. If that happens, your kidneys make less urine, which means your body …
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… Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … talk to your doctor about them. Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … with very low blood sugar. Insulin pumps are very expensive. Contact your health plan to see if costs for the …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots Actionset Overview If you have gestational … blood sugar levels within a target range , you may need insulin shots. Taking insulin can help prevent high blood … cotton ball dipped in alcohol. If you are using an insulin pen, you will need a needle that works with your pen. If the …
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… Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Actionset Overview If your child doesn't want to feel the insulin needle, your child's doctor can prescribe an … using an insulin vial and insulin syringe or an insulin pen, follow these steps. Wash your hands with soap and …
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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … to your doctor about them. Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … worry as much about low blood sugar emergencies that can happen if you take insulin. If your diabetes gets worse, you …
